1. Ultra Wideband Technology
Talaria
Ultra Wideband Technology

2. Talaria Ultra Wideband (UWB) Technology Focus Enhancements
Wireless distribution of media and data

3. Why? Example: Telephones had to be connected Now cordless and portable
Want to make media wireless too

4. Frequency Range Ultra Wideband Narrowband (radio frequency)
Wide frequency range
Low energy output
Narrowband (radio frequency)
Small frequency range
High energy output

5. Uses At Home: Media Center Computers MP3 players Digital cameras
Video camcorders

6. Uses
In the office:
Scanners
Printers
Webcams
Etc.

7. Device Categories 1. PC and Internet
2. consumer electronics and broadcast system
3. mobile and handheld devices
Used to be kept separate
Now expected to interact

8. Feature Benefit High-speed throughout Fast, high-quality transfers
Low power consumption
Long battery life of portable devices
Silicon-based, standards-based radios
Low cost
Wired connectivity options
Convenience and flexibility

9. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi Bluetooth
Limitations of power consumption and bandwidth
Bluetooth
Not meant for multiple devices at same times

10. Requirements Support multiple high data streams
Consume very little power
Maintain low cost
Physical size
Small for cell phones or PDAs

11. USB Practically all devices that use USB are compatible Can use USB
hub

12. Improvements Could be twice as fast as uploading with USB cable
Up to 40 times faster than today’s
Wi-Fi rates

13. Benefits
Less cords
Faster rates
More mobility
Easy to use

14. References
Focus Enhancements Semiconductor Group, Introducing Talaria Online.25 Nov <
Intel, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Technology Online. 25 Nov <